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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.78, 9,333.59 and 1,838.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.78, 9,333.59 and 1,838.67 is: 2,758.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.78 : 9,333.59 = 1,838.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.78/9,333.59 = 1,838.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.78x = 9,333.59 × 1,838.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.78x = 17,161,391.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,161,391.93/6,221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.28

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